West Manchester Township near York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington Visited York, Pennsylvania on Five Different Occasions
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 11, 2020
1. George Washington Visited York, Pennsylvania on Five Different Occasions Marker
In 1751 en route to the land office in Philadelphia
In 1773 on his return from New York where he had taken his step-son Jack Custis to Kings College, now Columbia University
On July 2, 1791 while president and on a tour of the United States
On September 30, 1794 upon his return from reviewing the troops at Bedford during the Whiskey Insurrection
In March, 1797 following his retirement from the Presidency
Erected 1932 by The York County Agricultural Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Whiskey Rebellion series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1797.
Location. 39° 57.516′ N, 76° 45.114′ W. Marker is near York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in West Manchester Township. Marker is at the intersection of Carlisle Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 74) and Rockdale Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Carlisle Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Carlisle Ave, York PA 17404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 11, 2020
2. George Washington Visited York, Pennsylvania on Five Different Occasions Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
